Cafe Lead & Learner Support Facilitator

Calderdale College; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Calderdale is seeking a Café Lead & Learner Support Facilitator. This dynamic role involves overseeing café operations and providing specialized support to learners with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to fostering vocational skills for learners. Responsibilities include coaching, stock management, and collaboration with tutors to enhance learners' practical skills. This position emphasizes inclusivity and operational excellence, promising a meaningful impact within the college community.

Qualifications

• Proactive and supportive individual passionate about inclusive learning.
• Ability to manage café operations while inspiring and motivating learners.
• Commitment to excellence in vocational development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of café operations including stock management.
• Coach and mentor learners in food preparation and customer service.
• Collaborate with tutors to monitor and support learner progress.

Skills

Operational leadership

Vocational coaching

Health and safety compliance

Mentoring

Customer service

Job description

Term Time - 38 Weeks

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for the role of Café Lead & Learner Support Facilitator—a dynamic position that blends operational leadership with meaningful learner support.

This unique post combines responsibility for the day-to-day running of the college café with the delivery of specialised support for learners with learning difficulties, disabilities, and sensory impairments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of café operations, including stock management, health and safety compliance, and event coordination.
• Coach and mentor learners in vocational skills such as food and beverage preparation, customer service, and business operations.
• Collaborate with course tutors and support staff to monitor learner progress and promote the development of life and employability skills.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, supportive, and hands‑on individual with a passion for inclusive learning and vocational development. You will demonstrate initiative and reliability in managing café operations, while inspiring and motivating learners to build confidence and practical skills. Your commitment to excellence will contribute to the success of both the café and the wider College community.

If this position resonates with your professional goals, we would be delighted to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. If the post falls under the definition of regulated activity it will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

When we shortlist potential candidates, we will inform those who have been shortlisted that online search may be conducted as part of the due diligence checks. The college will ensure to communicate the lawful basis on which this personal information will be collected.

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Cafe Lead & Learner Support Facilitator

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